Construction Litigation Paralegal

Cole, Scott, & Kissane; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

20 days PTO annually

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Long-term care insurance

Ancillary benefits

Job summary

Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A., Florida’s largest full-service civil litigation firm, seeks an experienced Construction Litigation Paralegal for its Tampa office. Qualified candidates must be FRP/CP or hold an ABA-approved paralegal degree, with at least 2 years of litigation paralegal experience in insurance defense and Florida construction disputes.

Responsibilities include assisting attorneys from inception through trial, organizing and reviewing documents, coordinating discovery, conducting

Qualifications

• Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP) or Certified Paralegal (CP) or paralegal degree/certificate from ABA-approved program.
• Minimum 2 years of litigation paralegal experience with background in insurance defense and Florida construction disputes.
• Knowledge of Florida Construction defect claims, torts, contractual issues, and related matters; trial experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assisting attorneys in case management from inception through trial
• Organizing, analyzing, and reviewing court documents and case materials
• Coordinating discovery and preparing related responses and documentation
• Conducting legal research as needed
• Preparing subpoenas, exhibits, trial binders, and other pre-trial materials
• Accurately and timely entering billable time on a daily basis

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

Insurance defense

Construction disputes (Florida)

FRP/CP certification

Trial experience

Billing/time-entry

Education

ABA-approved paralegal program

Florida FRP/CP credential

Job description

Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A., Florida’s largest full-service civil litigation firm, continues to grow and is currently seeking an experienced Construction Litigation Paralegal for its Tampa office.

Qualified candidates must be a Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP) or Certified Paralegal (CP), or hold a paralegal degree or certificate from an ABA-approved program. Additionally, candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of relevant paralegal experience, with a strong background in insurance defense litigation and Florida construction disputes. Ideal applicants will be knowledgeable in all phases of Florida Construction defect claims, torts, contractual issues, and other construction-related matters. Trial experience is a plus.

Prior billing experience is preferred; all candidates must bill their time contemporaneously in accordance with firm and client billing guidelines.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting attorneys in case management from inception through trial
• Organizing, analyzing, and reviewing court documents and case materials
• Coordinating discovery and preparing related responses and documentation
• Conducting legal research as needed
• Preparing subpoenas, exhibits, trial binders, and other pre-trial materials
• Accurately and timely entering billable time on a daily basis

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of litigation paralegal experience and strong familiarity with Florida construction disputes
• Insurance defense background preferred
• Prior billing experience with contemporaneous time entry required
• Must be a Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP) or Certified Paralegal (CP)
• Strong understanding of Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and e-filing procedures
• Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 20 days (PTO) annually
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Long-term care insurance
• additional ancillary benefits

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